Self-Compassion Enhances Us
I talk a lot about self-compassion because I believe it has a ton of benefits. Self-compassion enhances us, and it is just plain good for our brains. But the one…
Getting Through The Holiday Season
(updated 11/2023) It seems like an appropriate time to update my prior blogs since we are moving into the holiday season. Getting through the holiday season can bring a lot…
Finding Balance
The idea of a balanced life can be challenging for many. What does it exactly mean, to be in balance? The Yin and Yang of life? Let’s look at the…
Give Grace
I have been thinking lately about grace, love, and truth. I hear myself saying a lot, give yourself grace or give some grace. There are 2 quotes that have stuck…
Wild Heart
I don’t like the idea that getting through difficult times should make us tough. Tough is hard, brittle, and unyielding. In the Nanea Hoffman quote, “NOTE TO SELF: It’s not…
When Do We Lose Our Way?
We seem to show up into the world with a better sense of who we are then when we are adults. Whether it is trauma, family, and friends’ influences, our…
Taking Your Story Back
I was listening to some music and the song by Major Lazar, “Lay Your Head on My Shoulder” came on, and there were a few parts that really stood out…
First Aid Tools for Stress and Overload Managing in Stressful Times
Life has normal everyday stressors that can include relationships, work, family, health, finances, school or a ton of other things. However, these days there seems to be a bit of…
What is the harm in being a perfectionist?
Over the years, I have met many people who use the excuse as the reason why they could not care for themselves and even could not put their health as…
A Self-Compassion Practice Can Be The Change You Need
Understanding the importance of self-compassion and the impact it can have.